Company: Diabetes Canada
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Sat, 01 Feb 2025 02:04:15 GMT
Job description: A world free of the effects of diabetes is our vision. That’s why we’re working together to improve the quality of life of people living with diabetes. We’re sharing knowledge and creating connections for individuals and the health-care professionals who care for them; advocating through public policy; and funding research to improve treatments and find a cure to end diabetes.Join our dedicated, talented Diabetes Canada team and together, #LetsEndDiabetes!Role OverviewThe Special Events Officer plays an important role in elevating Diabetes Canada (DC) events and partnerships. The role involves developing and implementing plans for cultivating, solicitating and stewarding new corporate supporters, volunteers and volunteer committees. The Officer supports fundraising special events and collaborates closely with the Community Fundraising and Events team and the National Corporate Partnerships team. They build strong internal and external relationships and ensure high-quality, consistent stewardship of event donors and corporate partners.Location: 1300 – 522 University Ave. Toronto, Ontario. A flexible work agreement policy in place allowing employees to work on a hybrid schedule, working remotely, and with the expectation of attending in person events when needed.This role includes, but not limited to:
- Identify, develop and cultivate corporate and community relationships to sustain and grow the special events portfolio. This includes solicitating support for employee engagement initiatives, events and related campaigns.
- Recruit volunteers and support special event organizing committees.
- Partners with the Manager of Signature and Special Events and National Corporate Partnerships team to identify and maximize corporate sponsorships and engagement opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Coordinator, Special Events to ensure all sponsorship deliverables are met.
- Develop compelling proposals and presentations for corporate prospects that align with DC’s business plan and market trends.
- Manage a pipeline of qualified prospects and coordinate efforts with other fundraising activities.
- Conduct prospect research to identify new contacts, companies, and growth opportunities.
- Implement a moves management approach for corporate constituents tracking data within the organization’s CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system Blackbaud.
- Other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate possesses:
- University or College degree in Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of proven fundraising experience in a high relationship-based environment with expertise in peer-to-peer and third-party fundraising
- Experience in recruiting and supporting volunteer committees
- Non-profit experience in a health charity as an asset
- Confident, friendly, professional, and comfortable with outreach/cold calling
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with a fundraising-related CRM systems an asset
- Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines with advanced organization skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
- Ability to positively interact internally as a team member, as well as externally with donors, volunteers and event participants
- High degree of initiative and collaboration, promoting a positive work environment.
- Flexibility to travel and to attend evening and weekend events
Working Conditions
- Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule, with occasional evening and weekend work
- This position is a full-time hybrid position, candidate will be expected to travel within Canada
What Diabetes Canada Can Offer You
- A meaningful role, making a difference every day for people living with or at risk of diabetes.
- An entrepreneurial environment, working for a national organization where you feel valued, recognized, and rewarded.
- A high-performing, collaborative team environment and a commitment to building a healthy and engaged work culture.
- Flexible work agreement policy in place allows employees to work regularly remote and/or hybrid schedule.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive group benefits plan, includes health/dental, life insurance, disability coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and company-match Pension/RRSP.
- Most group benefits start on Day 1 when you join Diabetes Canada (health and dental coverage, life insurance and EFAP).
- Access to a mental wellness app offering guided mediation and self-guided learning on a wide range of topics. All employees can subscribe, along with up to 5 family members or friends.
- Generous paid time-off benefits include additional paid holidays beyond the recognized provincial statutory holidays, and an end-of-year holiday office closure.
- A work culture committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates differences and provides equal opportunities for all.
Our Core Values:ACE-IT: Agility, Collaboration, Excellence, Integrity, Taking InitiativeAbout the Application ProcessIf you are already on Diabetes Canada’s job posting site, click on the “Apply Now” button found at the bottom-left of this screen. You will be required to complete a very brief questionnaire and submit your résumé and covering letter. If you are not on DC’s job posting site, go to the webpage: and click on “View Job Openings”.If you experience any issues with the application process, please contact us at:Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit or study permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role.Diabetes Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including people of all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. We value a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please advise us during the recruitment process.We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
